2. Medical conditions Hypertension (HTN) Blood pressure is the pressure the blood exerts on the artery walls. The pressure increases when the heart contracts and decreases as the heart relaxes. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) is the pressure exerted during the contraction phase of the heart where as diastolic blood pressure (DBP) is the pressure exerted when the heart relaxes. This pressure is recorded as SBP over DBP and is measured in millimetres of mercury Lawrence
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care of the patient with severe PIH: A. Action B. Route and Administration C. Side Effects D. Nursing Actions 10. Describe nursing assessment measures important in the care of the patient with PIH: A. Blood pressure B. Pulse and respiration C. FHR D. Urinary output E. Urinary protein F. Edema G. Daily weights H. Pulmonary edema I. Deep tendon reflexes J. Headache K. Visual disturbances
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weight) NICU EQUIPMENT: • BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR may be a smaller version of the blood pressure cuff used on older children and adults. Or an ARTERIAL CATHETER (tiny tube inserted in an artery) may be used to monitor blood pressure. • CARDIORESPIRATORY MONITOR keeps track of the baby’s heartbeat and breathing • CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine delivers air or oxygen through tubes in the nostrils. It uses low‚ continuous pressure to keep the lungs inflated.
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Figure 2[->0]‚ the authors give an equation indicating that systolic blood pressure is SBP = 43.2 + 0.17x. If the value of x is postnatal age of 30 hours‚ what is the value for Ŷ or SBP for neonates ≤1‚000 grams? Show your calculations. Y = a + bx 43.2 + 0.17(30) = 48.3 The SBP for neonates ≤1‚000 grams at 30 hours is 48.3. 6. In the legend beneath Figure 2[->1]‚ the authors give an equation indicating that systolic blood pressure is SBP = 50.3 + 0.12x. If the value of x is postnatal age of 30 hours
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surface of the body covering the heart and the stomach‚ comprising the epigastric region and the inferior part of the thorax ptosis : Drooping of the upper eyelid rebound tenderness : Pain that increases when pressure (as from a hand) is removed regurgitation : valvular: Backward flowing of blood through the orifices of the heart valves due to abnormal closing of the valves scaphoid : Shaped like a boat scoliosis : An appreciable lateral deviation in the normally straight vertical line of the spine
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that causes the body to come under pressure or strain (Panzarino‚ 2006). During an event that an individual feels threatened‚ physiological triggers in the brain create a state in which many things take place. Chemicals such as adrenaline and Cortisol are released into the blood stream causing defensive actions to take place in the muscles. These chemicals cause heart rate increases which in turn increase blood pressure and blood sugar. The increase in blood flow allows additional oxygen to be
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respond variably and require higher doses of dobutamine. Adverse effects: The principal adverse effects of dobutamine are tachycardia‚ hypertension and supraventricular or ventricular arrhythmias. Patients demonstrating significant increases in blood pressure and heart rate in response to dobutamine infusions may require reduction of infusion rates. Angina‚ dyspnea‚ eosinophilic myocarditis and injection site reactions have also been reported in treated patients. Development of tolerance can limit
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Visit to Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences ‚ UNIMAS Friday‚14.12.12 – Life Science Students-3 were going to FMHS at Kuching‚ Sarawak. We set off from East Campus at 2pm. We were divided into 3 small group and I was in the last group‚ that was 3rd group. The aim for this visiting was to encourage life science students to further their study in FMHS soon and thus to introduce the life style of Medicine Students at FMHS. There were 3 stations that we had to visit. First station was Anotomy
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Each age brings its own disadvantages and challenges and of course youth age is not an exception. As a first disadvantage‚ young people usually lack financial independence. A second common challenge that they have to deal with is peer and family pressure. A third disadvantage is making frequent mistakes due to their lack of real life experience. In addition to the mentioned‚ adults sometimes show disrespect toward them and usually don’t take their opinions seriously. However‚ being young has a lot
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HR- immediately after standing from lying 0:00 104 -10 sec after standing from lying 0:10 84 - 20 sec after standing from lying 0:20 86 - 30 sec after standing from lying 0:30 88 Standing HR- 2 min after standing from lying 80 Table 2. Blood Pressure (BP)‚ sitting‚ lying and standing. BP reader Systolic BP (mmHg) Diastolic BP (mmHg) MAP (mmHg) Sitting BP 1 122 74 90 2 120 74 89.33 3 123 71 88.33 4 123 72 89 5 121 74 89.67 Mean sitting BP 121.8 73 89.27 Sitting BP (automated
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